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Popular BMX Bike Riders

Posted in Articles on January 31st, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
From its early beginnings in southern California in the early 70's, BMX has evolved into a worldwide sport and is now a staple event at the Summer X Games competition. Because of its growing popularity, millions of people search through the internet for sites like YouTube to get a glimpse of the Read more [...]

Boreal Mountain Resort (California)

Posted in Articles on January 27th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Boreal Mountain is the only mountain that offers the entire mountain as a terrain park in Lake Tahoe. You can always find a obstacles, jumps, boxes and rails to test your snowboarding abilities. Some say that Boreal Mountain is one of the most affordable resorts in Northern California. Stats Avg. Read more [...]

How to select a snowboard

Posted in Articles on January 26th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Like most sports, snowboarding requires specific gear. One of the most important pieces of gear is the snowboard. The right size snowboard is essential for safety and success. When choosing the right snowboard, the rider should consider his or her height, weight, width preferences and riding Read more [...]

Snowboarding At Night

Posted in Articles on January 26th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Snowboarding is a great sport for thrill seekers, but to make it exciting, some people choose to snowboard at night. Snowboarding at night can make paths more challenging and give a new perspective to the terrain. It is important to wear the proper gear, know the terrain you are snowboarding on and Read more [...]

The Popularity of Snowboarding

Posted in Articles on January 23rd, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
It took about 5,000 years for skiing to become an Olympic sport. It took snowboarding about 35. What began as a fairly radical pastime for "Snurfers" in the mid-1960 had become a legitimate sport, complete with national competitions, by 1982. Snowboarding is now an international sport enjoyed by Read more [...]

Alyeska Resort (Alaska)

Posted in Articles on January 21st, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Alyeska is 40 miles from Anchorage the closest airport is Anchorage International. Alyeska has the longest continuous double black diamond run in North America, The North Face. In the spring Alyeska receives more sunlight per day than any other ski resort in North America. Alyeska is the home base Read more [...]

Mammoth Mountain (California)

Posted in Articles on January 20th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Mammoth is one of the largest ski and snowboard resorts in the USA with monster snowfall each season, here are some basic facts. MOUNTAIN STATISTICS Average Snowfall: Over 400 inches (33 feet) Avg. Length of Season: November – July Average Sunny Days: 300 Vertical Rise: 3,100 feet/945m Elevation: Read more [...]

Winter X Games 2012 schedule

Posted in Articles on January 20th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
This year the winter X Games will be at Buttermilk at Aspen, Colorado. It all starts on 1/26/2012. Here is the schedule as of the post. Read more [...]

Snowboard Slang and Lingo

Posted in Articles on January 19th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Snowboarders, like other athletes have special words or slang they use to describe their movements or tricks. While this slang is familiar and easy to understand to snowboarders and fans, outsiders may have a hard time understanding what the slang means. Below is a list of some of the most commonly Read more [...]

Finding The Best Places To Snowboard

Posted in Articles on January 17th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Snowboarding is a winter sport that has become more popular even for average individuals these days. There are more and more sky resorts, and the cost of this activity is also becoming more affordable. Anyone who loves snow and spending time in the great outdoors in the wold weather. This is a highly Read more [...]